Burnout After Drug Recovery?

Published July 17, 2010

Question by anon: burnout after drug recovery?
i was addicted to and nearly lost my life a few times to drugs, but have not had any problems with drugs since- it’s been 2 1/2 years. i didn’t seek out the drugs, but i became addicted to my prescription that started the chain of events. i was consumed with self-hatred and a massive mess to clean up after finally getting clean. however, my life feels empty now. i miss the commotion, the edginess of life, the impulsive way of feeling through my days. i feel so locked up and dead inside. i also feel like i need my every thought and action validated because i no longer trust my inner voice. i’m afraid to trust myself, let go, and just live, that it will land me in a bad place. is this common for drug recovery?
if this has been your experience, how did you overcome the deadness or emptiness? how did you start LIVING again, enjoying life, and not questioning everything you do?
thanks for your help.

Best answer:

Answer by hello
read the purpose driven life book :]

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